Ernst Fuchs:
Sculpture / Candle holder "Griffon and Snake" (2006), version in bronze
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Ars Mundi exclusive edition | Limited, 499 exemplars | Serially numbered | Signed | Bronze | Hand-made | Patinated | Polished | Lighting object | Format: 35 x 31 x 13.5 cm (W/H/D) | Weight 9 kg
In this masterpiece, Ernst Fuchs takes an ancient mythological theme: the conflict between the flying griffon and the earth-bound snake. By fusion of the lion body, vulture head and wings, this is a symbol of controlling air and earth. By its sharp eye, it was assigned visionary abilities, it is deemed as Apollo’s holy animal and guardian of gold. Since Middle Ages, the griffon is one of the most significant heraldic figures: it can be seen on the coats of arms of many countries and cities, e.g. Baden-Württemberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Düsseldorf, Greifswald or Rostock - and naturally, on the coats of arms of old noble families. By shaping this sculptural group as lighting object, Ernst Fuchs relates also to the fine dining culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
ars mundi exclusive edition in fine bronze. Hand-cast using the lost wax technique. Hand-patinated and polished. Limited series, 499 exemplars, serially numbered and signed. Format: 35 x 31 x 13.5 cm (W/H/D). Weight 9 kg. Can be used also as a lighting object.
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Ernst Fuchs: Sculpture / Candle holder "Griffon and Snake" (2006), version in bronze
In this masterpiece, Ernst Fuchs takes an ancient mythological theme: the conflict between the flying griffon and the earth-bound snake. By fusion of the lion body, vulture head and wings, this is a symbol of controlling air and earth. By its sharp eye, it was assigned visionary abilities, it is deemed as Apollo’s holy animal and guardian of gold. Since Middle Ages, the griffon is one of the most significant heraldic figures: it can be seen on the coats of arms of many countries and cities, e.g. Baden-Württemberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Düsseldorf, Greifswald or Rostock - and naturally, on the coats of arms of old noble families. By shaping this sculptural group as lighting object, Ernst Fuchs relates also to the fine dining culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
ars mundi exclusive edition in fine bronze. Hand-cast using the lost wax technique. Hand-patinated and polished. Limited series, 499 exemplars, serially numbered and signed. Format: 35 x 31 x 13.5 cm (W/H/D). Weight 9 kg. Can be used also as a lighting object.